Progress Pace

[The Answer]

Could get interesting TM hung Roy out to dry in the elimination. With Roy drawing inside of TM I can see some payback. Nijinski in a catch me if you can romp?

[Scooteroo]

I also think Dexter Dunn is going to leave hard from the rail with Mirage Hanover, who had an impossible trip last week, so he can sit second.

[Chips N Salsa]

Could get interesting TM hung Roy out to dry in the elimination. With Roy drawing inside of TM I can see some payback. Nijinski in a catch me if you can romp?

Ninjisky won't be top 3!  It's been a long season and the US boys know how to beat that horse and Roy isn't the smartest guy in the world.  If he leaves he has to out leave 3 horses and 1 will definitely not give it up.  If he takes back he's going to be put away 5th or 6th and be 2nd over.  With the short stretch he gets nothing.  A win for Albano gets him 3yo of the yr and the boys are keeping the trophy in the states.

[Scooteroo]

Since this is their final start of the year, I expect everyone to go all out. Nijinsky isn't the greatest leaver in the world, and it's possible Captain Albano loops him out of the gate. Even if he doesn't, Dexter will make him take the 2 hole because if he gives it up, he'll end up laying 3rd which would put him first over.

[Harness Stats]

That actually makes sense. Even when Timmy was driving Mirage showed the ability to leave hard many times.  Last weeks race was a toss.  Dex will protect but if he tries to park the field and never gives it up, he might pay the price late.

[Chips N Salsa]

Since this is their final start of the year, I expect everyone to go all out. Nijinsky isn't the greatest leaver in the world, and it's possible Captain Albano loops him out of the gate. Even if he doesn't, Dexter will make him take the 2 hole because if he gives it up, he'll end up laying 3rd which would put him first over.

Dex won't want to sit the 3 hole.  If can he sits the deuce and forces louie to retreat or sit parked and march.  Either way Dex gets the dream 2 hole trip.

[JL52]

Since this is their final start of the year, I expect everyone to go all out. Nijinsky isn't the greatest leaver in the world, and it's possible Captain Albano loops him out of the gate. Even if he doesn't, Dexter will make him take the 2 hole because if he gives it up, he'll end up laying 3rd which would put him first over.

Totally agree with this assessment

[pocketrocketwinner]

Andrew mccarthy is going to take back off the gate?

[Scooteroo]

If he leaves, he'll only be able to get ahead of Gem Quality, and that's no guarantee. You're better off laying back and hope for a speed duel to pick up the pieces.

[The Answer]

Whoever is in front at the quarter isn’t letting anyone go. After last week, whether right or wrong, all drivers will think the front end is the place to be.

[pocketrocketwinner]

Better is nice was off the gate quick last week. And the brothers don't have a history of roughing each other up. I disagree that Andrew can't get around the inside horses with this horse. Depends on if he wants it or not

[Scooteroo]

Better is Nice did leave well last week, but I can't see Dexter Dunn giving him the lead at the start from the rail with Mirage Hanover going for big money.